Who – Central Florida Chapter Tuskegee Airmen

HONORING THE LEGACY

The Tuskegee airmen are unsung heroes who made it possible for African Americans to fly in the U.S. military. They fought through segregation and prejudice and became one of the most highly respected fighter groups in World War II. We are forever honored and grateful for their contributions.

HISTORY

Prior to World War II, African Americans were barred from flying for the U.S. military. The Tuskegee Airmen of the Army Air Corps trained African Americans to fly and maintain combat aircraft at Moton Army Airfield Tuskegee, Alabama in 1941. The Tuskegee Airmen persevered and overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly decorated and respected fighter groups of World War II.

We honor their legacy to inspire the next generation of Aerospace Professionals, making it known that they come from winners.

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN CHRONOLOGY

The Unique Advantages of Our Central Florida Chapter

Our Central Florida Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen has the unique benefit of being surrounded by rich military and technological history from the Gulf Coast to the Space Coast currently referred to as the I-4 Tech Corridor.

Corporate Support

We are proud to say that every major company in the technological and defense industry has a presence in our region. This further contributes to our ecosystem of innovation and scientific advantage.

Research Campuses:

University of Central Florida, the largest university in the U.S. and leading technological and research school. University of South Florida, the nation’s educational leader in technological patents.

Military Advantage

MacDill AFB

brackets us on in the west hosting headquarters to both U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command.

Patrick AFB

brackets us on the east coast and supports space operations of the Kennedy Space Center.

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